Cardiovascular health

Five new opportunities to win in the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2027

The NutraIngredients Europe Awards return to celebrate excellence and innovation across the industry, featuring 19 categories, including five exciting new additions.

NI+Hormonal health supplement launches target women at every life stage

As the women’s supplement market continues to expand, hormonal health is emerging as a key area of innovation, with brands taking a closer look at formulations tailored to life stages.

Peru cancels second anchovy fishing season amidst unprecedented El Niño event

The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has announced it will not authorize a second anchovy fishing season in Peru due to the strongest El Niño weather pattern on record, leading to exceptionally low biomass and poor sustainability.

NI+Plant cell players unite to position industry as essential green solution

Plant cell culture (PCC) is emerging as a promising solution to some of the supplement industry’s most pressing sourcing challenges, but realizing its commercial potential will require the sector to overcome significant hurdles related to scale,...

Algiecel launches circular production at Novonesis site, builds microalgae oil to industrial scale

Microalgae ingredients firm Algiecel has opened a new production facility inside a Novonesis site in Denmark to offer European customers a sustainable omega-3 source.

Personalized nutrition for night shift workers linked to reduced inflammation

The timing of macronutrient intake may influence circadian regulation of fat metabolism and inflammation in night shift workers, independently of total calorie intake, a new study suggests.

CoreFX launches Irish headquarters as gateway to European collaboration

US-based biotech firm CoreFX LLC has launched a new Irish headquarters within Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, as an innovation gateway to Europe.

Targeted supplementation could deliver billions in societal savings, according to new research

A new analysis estimates that targeted supplementation with omega-3 EPA and DHA, phytosterols and beta-glucans could generate substantial societal cost savings by improving heart health among specific populations.

September NPD launchpad: Beauty, peptides, and convenient formats

Europe’s new product launches reveal trends for nutricosmetics, innovative peptides, and formats which improve consumer experience and encourage consistency.

Balchem’s K2VITAL DELTA linked to benefits for long-term heart health

Balchem’s branded vitamin K2 combined with vitamin D3 could slow coronary artery calcium progression by over 20%, according to new research published in the journal Circulation.

More than hormone mimicry: Boosting benefits of phytoestrogens in menopause

Phytoestrogens represent a promising, non-hormonal strategy for improving post-menopausal health, with mechanisms of action including microbiome modulation as well as antioxidant and epigenetic pathways, but personalized formulations are needed to...

Ginger shows promise for cholesterol metabolism

Short term ginger supplementation enhanced cholesterol efflux capacity (CEC) and improved the antioxidant response in healthy participants, according to a new study.

Upcycled salmon protein may improve key biological drivers of healthy aging: RCT

Eight weeks of supplementation with salmon protein hydrolysate may improve systemic inflammation, glycemic control, and body composition, says a pilot study using Hofseth BioCare’s ProGo ingredient.

NI+FSA signals ‘major milestone’ in CBD novel food process: Should industry raise its hopes?

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has described its recommendation to authorize the country’s first CBD novel food applications as a “major milestone”, but industry observers question whether the move marks a genuine regulatory breakthrough or simply...

Lehvoss combines Zooca calanus oil with Golden Omega to create ZOΩ3GO Softgels

Lehvoss UK Ltd has launched ZOΩ3GO Softgels, a new trademark and finished product for the European and US market combining sustainable and science-based marine lipids to meet consumers’ ‘maturing’ expectations.

Study finds KSM-66 ashwagandha safe in sample of more than 1,000 adults

One of the largest prospective, placebo-controlled safety and tolerability evaluations of an ashwagandha root extract reports high tolerance and no adverse events, providing ‘an important puzzle piece’ in the safety debate.

Dietitians could bridge nutrition and sustainability gap using One Health ethos

Dietitians could play a far greater strategic role in connecting human health, sustainable food systems and environmental wellbeing, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

NI+Could disappearing heritage diets hold new clues for nutrition innovation?

A newly launched global research initiative is investigating how disappearing heritage diets influence disease, metabolism, immunity and the microbiome, and whether those insights could lead to new health interventions.

NI+Supplements 101: How climate change is reshaping botanical ingredient sourcing

As a summer of extreme heat, persistent drought and monsoon rainfall draws to a close, increasingly volatile weather patterns are reshaping the botanical ingredients industry—affecting where plants can be grown, how much they yield, their phytochemical...

Study highlights cardiometabolic benefits of polyphenol-rich sugarcane extract

Polyphenol-rich sugarcane extracts (PRSEs) reduced trans-fatty acids, triglycerides, and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol in healthy participants according to a new study in Frontiers in Nutrition.

Substantial gaps in mushroom trials impact efficacy of product innovations, experts argue

Human clinical research involving medicinal mushrooms is growing fast but significant gaps in crucial detail make it extremely challenging to translate the science into real world interventions, according to a new scientific review.

August NPD Launchpad: Higher dose creatine, niche target markets, protein and healthspan in focus

This month’s new product launches highlight the drive to deliver cognitive health focused creatine solutions, an unabating interest in protein innovation and an overarching focus on healthspan support.

Startup Spotlight

NI+Yutrients converts supplement stackers with ‘limitless’ tailored blends

UK startup Yutrients is looking to ‘redefine’ personalized nutrition be creating customized powder blends designed to be as unique as the customer’s fingerprint.

NI+EU packaging and recycling rules now in force: Timeline for obligations

The EU regulation on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) came into force on Aug. 12, introducing immediate and upcoming obligations that redefine how packaging must be designed, used, recycled and reduced across all EU countries.

Study reveals poor knowledge of drug-supplement interactions among health practitioners

Healthcare professionals in Portugal may be ill-equipped to identify potential drug-supplement interactions, according to new findings, with researchers calling for better training and clearer clinical protocols.

Body weight may influence coffee’s effects on heart and metabolic health

Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.

NI+Amazon Spain blocks listings and suspends accounts in packaging compliance crackdown

Amazon Spain has triggered immediate blocks on listings and suspended accounts as it cracks down on producer responsibility compliance.

Scientists and nutrition experts call for increased vitamin D threshold to “wake up officials”

The threshold for vitamin D deficiency in the UK should be doubled in order to rouse officials to take a preventative approach to health, according to a newly published paper by the health and nutrition expert working group ‘Act Now Vitamin D’.

AG1 study finds greens powder increases circulation of multiple micronutrients

A study from AG1 researchers suggests its greens powder leads to measurable increases in circulating micronutrients, filling a significant gap in evidence to support complex multi-ingredient formulations.

UK’s Novel Foods Experts Network expands across Europe

The UK’s Novel Foods Experts Network (NFX UK) has secured $650,000 to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and expand its support across Europe.

Zoe research highlights plant diversity for microbiome health over ‘silver bullet’ probiotics

New research from gut health-focused tech firm and whole-food supplement company Zoe found that consuming its blend of more than 30 plant foods changed significantly more gut bacteria than a probiotic supplement over six weeks.

Nexira goes straight to the source with acquisition of carob specialist Keragum

French botanical ingredient supplier Nexira has acquired Moroccan carob specialist Keragum in a move to strengthen supply chain control and improve traceability amid increasing demand for natural, clean-label ingredients.

AI entrepreneurs turn industry waste into tomorrow’s breakthrough ingredients

An Israeli health-tech startup is uniting the industry to uncover functional ingredients from waste streams, with two bioactives revealed as potential disruptors in the booming GLP-1 arena.

Natural Foundation Supplements tackles trust gap through batch-by-batch verification

With concerns around supplement quality and label accuracy continuing to challenge the sector, UK-based NF Supplements is betting on batch-by-batch third-party testing and radical transparency as a way to stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

NI+Timeline: Will authorities de-throne the King of Herbs?

On July 14, ashwagandha experts will meet with policymakers at the European Parliament to discuss the need for a science-led, proportionate and evidence-based approach to the botanical’s regulation.

Countdown to send microbiome to Mars: Biotics may hold key to long-term spaceflight

Research into the role of the microbiome during spaceflight could uncover essential innovations to support astronauts in their mission to Mars, as well as multiple under-served populations on earth.

International Probiotics Conference set to deliver unmissable insights from birth to spaceflight

A key forum for microbiome-focused scientists, researchers, and industry, arrives in Kraków, Poland, next week (June 22–24), to spotlight cutting‑edge discoveries, from next‑generation strains and longevity research to smart tech and spaceflight.

Vitamin K2-7 may slow progression of coronary artery calcification

Gnosis by Lesaffre’s branded form of vitamin K2, menaquinone-7 (K2-7), may slow the progression of coronary artery calcification, according to new research published in JAMA Cardiology.

NI+New regulations on MOAH and MOSH: What it means for food supplements

The European Union has adopted potentially ‘challenging’ maximum limits for Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food and supplements, along with monitoring recommendations for Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons (MOSH).

PCOS becomes PMOS: A ‘genuine opportunity’ for industry

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in a ‘long overdue’ move described as a genuine opportunity for the health and nutrition industry.

NI+Timeline: How a fermented food created a global drug regulation crisis

Monacolin K from red yeast rice has exposed how a single naturally-occurring compound can blur the line between food, supplements and prescription drugs across global regulation.

May NPD Launchpad: Innovations highlight creatine+, fiber and botanical blends

New product launches across Europe in May 2026 reveal trends for innovating with creatine format and formulation, fiber for sugar and bloat reduction, and a focus on all-natural botanical blends.

Epax’s cetoleic acid supplement shows promise for cardiovascular health

Supplementation with Epax’s omega-9 and omega-11 blend reduced LDL cholesterol by 7% in overweight and obese adults after eight weeks, according to a new clinical trial funded by The Norwegian Seafood Research Fund.

Qina launches Food Health Ecosystem to improve access to real-world data

Strategic innovation consultancy Qina has launched a Food Health Ecosystem to improve data insights for those operating in personalized nutrition, with the aim to improve access to real-world, long-term data and drive evidence-based innovation.

NI+European expansion through replication: The costly regulatory pitfall

The European Union is perceived as a single market, but in the food supplements sector, this assumption is one of the most common sources of regulatory risk across Europe.

Jenerise launches precision-grade creatine monohydrate

Creatine innovation and education company Jenerise has launched a ‘precision-grade’ creatine monohydrate that seeks to raise creatine quality-standards across the dietary supplement market.

EC clarifies Novel Food status of concentrated olive extracts

The European Commission has updated its Novel Food Catalogue to clarify the regulatory status of olive-derived ingredients. 

Formats to chew over: From fizzy bits to chocolate sticks, snowmelts to smoothies

Format fatigue was on the tip of everyone’s tongue at Vitafoods Europe last week (May. 5-7), and exhibitors did not fail to deliver genuinely innovative solutions to keep consumers’ tastebuds tingling, sometimes literally.

NI+Not a one-condition remedy: The legacy and promise of ‘blessed’ black seed oil

Black cumin seed oil accompanied Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun into the afterlife, was used by Cleopatra and Nefertiti in their beauty routines and was believed by Prophet Muhammed to treat anything but death.

NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026 winners announced!

The NutraIngredients Europe Awards crowned 16 worthy winners last night during a VIP party in Barcelona.